Washington Post Design System (WPDS)

The Washington Post Design System (WPDS) is a comprehensive resource providing a growing library of design tokens and interactive components. These are purpose-built for washingtonpost.com, enabling designers and developers to create reader-facing digital products that are modular, elegant, and accessible. A key benefit is the ability to maintain visual consistency at scale across all digital touchpoints. WPDS facilitates faster development cycles and ensures a cohesive user experience. The system includes:

• Detailed documentation for design tokens.
• A wide range of interactive components.
• Guidelines for achieving accessibility standards.
• Resources for engineering contributors to get started and dive deeper. By using WPDS, teams can focus on delivering high-quality content and innovative features, backed by a robust and consistent design foundation.